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The patent EP2925198 was granted to Vorwerk & Interholding on Nov 7, 2018. The application was filed on Nov 27, 2013 under application number EP13795777A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLR | Aug 7, 2019 | DO NASCIMENTO GOMES | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007059236 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010060650 |
| EXAMINATION | CN202051534U |
| EXAMINATION | US2007081696 |
| EXAMINATION | US2011120316 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102010060650 |
| OPPOSITION | CN202051534U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010060650 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1215658 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007016426 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007081696 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008109311 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010079508 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011120316 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011317872 |
| OPPOSITION | US8254647 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004010365 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009067676 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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